Walker Books

19/07/2024

We have an exciting opportunity to lead our UK Sales team on a 12-month fixed term contract. For more information on how to apply, visit: https://www.walker.co.uk/about-walker/work-for-us.aspx

18/07/2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy Export team on a 12 month fixed term contract. For more information on how to apply, visit: https://www.walker.co.uk/about-walker/work-for-us.aspx

04/07/2024

It's July publication day, and we've got some fantastic new books out this month!🤩

27/06/2024

by Ross Montgomery is out in the world today! Rebel is an absolute joy and we are so excited for you to join him on his adventures.

20/06/2024

Join me at Kensington Central Library with Waterstones next Saturday 29 June where I'll be discussing all things Alex Rider, in celebration of the paperback publication of NIGHTSHADE: REVENGE on 4 July.

https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/qrGvCOMgDcJmqZofEyIuT?domain=waterstones.com

15/06/2024

Happy Independent Bookshop Week! A week long excuse to treat yourself to all the books on your wish list 📚

08/06/2024

"Butler's exquisitely realised sketches from the Ukraine war capture both the suffering, courage and moments of hope from the devastating conflict." Waterstones

Ukraine: Remember Also Me by George Butler is a collection of vivid and powerful testimonies from the conflict in Ukraine, including that of Olga, aged 99, as depicted in this wonderful short film.

06/06/2024

Happy publication day to our fantastic June titles! 🌞

05/06/2024

I am exactly who I'm meant to be. Perfectly, happily, gorgeously me! 🌈

From New York Times bestselling author and star of Netflix’s Q***r Eye, Jonathan Van Ness, and packed with bold, joyful artwork by Kamala Nair, comes a positive story of pride, self-love and all the things that make each of us exceptional.

Out this Thursday!

***rEye

04/06/2024

Welcome to Unicornia, the place where dreams come true! 🦄

Join Claudia and her friends as they enter the Unicornia Academy of Magic and take the unicorn flying test! Get ready for unicorns, glitter and magic galore in this shimmering story of friendship and fun. 💖

Unicornia: Learning to Fly is the first in a new chapter book series - perfect for fans of Isadora Moon, Unicorn Academy and Rainbow Magic. Brimming with delightfully pink illustrations, these books are ideal for newly confident readers aged 5+. Out this Thursday! 🌈

Read extracts, find activities and discover more at UnicorniaBooks.com

30/05/2024

May we present… the new TV tie-in cover for My Lady Jane 👑

Behold the not-entirely-true story of  – a funny, fantastical, romantical, wild rewrite of history.

Read the book before the series premieres 27th June on !

 

29/05/2024

Meet the wonderful Teddy Bear Ladies on tour to celebrate their new book, Bartie Bristle and Other Stories! 🧸✨

https://waterstones.com/events/search/author/7158827

15/05/2024

Huge congratulations, ! We are so excited that The Crown has been shortlisted for this year's Klaus Flugge Prize! 🎨

09/05/2024

Entry Level Job Alert! 🔔

If you love children’s books and are looking to make your start in publicity, apply today to be our new PR Assistant!

Find out more and apply here: https://walkerbooks.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=734a89f2-d70c-467b-a3ec-c41b7d837c67

08/05/2024

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with multi-award winning author David Almond speaking about his latest masterpiece, Puppet! ✨

This Sunday at , London

Book your Tickets: https://www.littleangeltheatre.com/whats-on/the-puppet-book-launch-with-david-almond/

03/05/2024

We're hiring! 📣

We're looking for a Press Officer to join us for an exciting new role in our Publicity team.

Find out more and apply: https://walkerbooks.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=07939b39-e474-4191-a019-9d76eff452a2

02/05/2024

May is here! Happy publication day to all of our marvelous May books.💐

01/05/2024

Our favourite pair of best friends are shortlisted for the Alligators Mouth Book Award! 🐻🐦

Congratulations to for Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories making this year's shortlist!

05/04/2024

All of us at Walker Books were saddened to hear of the death of the brilliant novelist Lynne Reid Banks on 4 April.

When Lynne came to us in early 2021 with a brand-new book for children, we couldn’t believe our luck. She had achieved huge success in her decades-long writing career and we were all in awe of her legacy. Here she had written something so special, funny and fresh that we snapped it up, privileged to be the ones to see it fly and to witness Lynne’s imagination and flair for language first hand. We are so proud to have published Lynne and to have played a part in her wonderful career.

05/04/2024

A Very Brontë Giveaway! 📚

To celebrate the publication of The Little Books of The Little Brontës by and , we’ve teamed up with to give away a copy of the book alongside their Brontë Bookworm Leather Cross-Body Bag!

LIKE, FOLLOW , and and COMMENT your favourite book by one of the Brontës, or one you’re most looking forward to reading. UK and ROI only. Giveaway closes midday 12th April 2024. T&Cs apply; full terms and conditions in our bio. 

28/03/2024

We're hiring!

This is a brilliant entry level role in our friendly marketing team, perfect for someone passionate about children's books.

Find out more and apply here:

https://walkerbooks.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=51521e89-319f-44e4-9a65-a98a0d0a5d0a

28/03/2024

FAIRY-LAND EXCLUSIVE! We’re delighted to reveal the cover for The Fairy Tale Fan Club: Legendary Letters Collected by C.C. Cecily!

Written by Richard Ayoade & illustrated by .illustration, discover THE TRUTH about your favourite fairy-tale characters...

Available to pre-order now from the link in our bio.

27/03/2024

We are delighted to share that The Wilderness by has been shortlisted for the UKLA Book Award in the 3-6+ category! Huge congratulations to Steve, and thank you to The UKLA and all the participating teachers and group leaders who voted! 🍁

25/03/2024

Looking for fun and FREE activities to do this Easter? Look no further than the Totally Chaotic History Museum Trail!

To celebrate the publication of Totally Chaotic History: Ancient Egypt Gets Unruly by Greg Jenner, we’ve teamed up with Kids in Museums to host a free museum trail from 23 March to 14 April 2024 across over 20 museums!

Discover intriguing Ancient Egyptian artefacts, pretend to be a pharaoh planning what to take to the afterlife and learn about amazing gods and goddesses. Complete the trail and receive a Totally Chaotic History sticker.

Find your nearest participating museum: https://bit.ly/3OTvcAr

Join in our free museum trail to explore the incredible history of Ancient Egypt this Easter holiday.

22/03/2024

Huge congratulations to Chloe Savage for winning the Best Illustrated Book category in the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2024!

Waterstones said: A truly gorgeous volume filled with the wonder and magic of science and nature, Savage's stunning picture book chronicles a redoubtable scientist's quest to locate the titular sea creature.

20/03/2024

20/03/2024

Huge news! Loki: Tales of a Bad God, the World Book Day® book by , is a NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER! To celebrate, we are delighted to share the cover for Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Making Enemies, the fourth book in the hilarious series.

What’s Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Making Enemies about? Well, Loki is excellent at everything. Unfortunately, this includes MAKING ENEMIES. So, when a vengeful elf beams Loki aboard his chariot and challenges him to a magical duel, Loki isn’t entirely surprised.

On top of that, Loki has to win back Georgina’s friendship AND save the world from the Forces of Evil (seriously, Evil, give it a rest)!

Find out more and pre-order via the link in our bio 😈

20/03/2024

Huge news! Loki: Tales of a Bad God, the World Book Day® book by Louie Stowell, is a NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER! To celebrate, we are delighted to share the cover for Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Making Enemies, the fourth book in the hilarious series.

What's Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Making Enemies about? Well, Loki is excellent at everything. Unfortunately, this includes MAKING ENEMIES. So when a vengeful elf beams Loki aboard his chariot and challenges him to a magical duel, Loki isn’t entirely surprised.

On top of that, Loki has to win back Georgina’s friendship AND save the world from the Forces of Evil (seriously, Evil, give it a rest)!

13/03/2024

We are thrilled to have three Walker titles on the shortlist for the Yoto Carnegies Medal for Illustration for 2024 🌟

The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish by Chloe Savage

The Tree and the River by Aaron Becker

The Wilderness by Steve Mccarthy

Massive, massive congratulations to our shortlisted illustrators!

08/03/2024

From the million-copy bestselling author of The Sky is Everywhere and I’ll Give You the Sun, .nelson, comes an incredible new novel brimming with love, secrets and enchantments.

We are thrilled to reveal the cover for When the World Tips Over. Publishing in September.